Meaning & use
Tantalize
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To torment or tease someone with the sight or promise of something desirable that remains out of reach.
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The smell of fresh bread tantalized everyone waiting in line.
Movie trailers are designed to tantalize audiences without giving away the plot.
A note on using this word
Named after Tantalus, a figure in Greek mythology condemned to stand near water and fruit that receded whenever he tried to reach them.
Words with a similar meaning
teasetorment
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Words with an opposite meaning
satisfyfulfill
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